Problem 8-146 (Design) Domestic hot-water systems involve a high level of irreversibility, and thus they have...

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Problem 8-146 (Design) Domestic hot-water systems involve a high level of irreversibility, and thus they have low second-law efficiencies. The water in these systems is heated from about 15°C to about 60°C, and most of the hot water is mixed with cold water to reduce its temperature to 45°C or even lower before it is used for any useful purpose such as taking a shower or washing clothes at a warm setting. The water is discarded at about the same temperature at which it was used and replaced by fresh cold water at 15°C. Redesign a typical residential hot-water system such that the irreversibility is greatly reduced. Draw a sketch of your proposed design. Problem 8-146 (Design) Domestic hot-water systems involve a high level of irreversibility, and thus they have low second-law efficiencies. The water in these systems is heated from about 15°C to about 60°C, and most of the hot water is mixed with cold water to reduce its temperature to 45°C or even lower before it is used for any useful purpose such as taking a shower or washing clothes at a warm setting. The water is discarded at about the same temperature at which it was used and replaced by fresh cold water at 15°C. Redesign a typical residential hot-water system such that the irreversibility is greatly reduced. Draw a sketch of your proposed design.